Jerry Clay Academy vs Outwood Grange Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jerry Clay Academy
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
Outwood Grange Academy
Wakefield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,900 students
| Measure | Jerry Clay Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Outwood Grange Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #16 of 1,636 | #97 of 366 |
| National rank | #233 of 15,697 | #1376 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 211 | 1,900 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 1,900 |
| Free school meals | 6.6% | 17.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 86.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 52.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 74.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.10 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.8 |
| town | Wakefield | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.jerryclayacademy.wakefield.sch.uk | www.grange.outwood.com/ |
The verdict
- •Jerry Clay Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.0 vs 62.2).
- •Outwood Grange Academy is the larger school with 1,900 students compared with 211.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jerry Clay Academy better than Outwood Grange Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Jerry Clay Academy ranks higher (96.0 vs 62.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Jerry Clay Academy and Outwood Grange Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Jerry Clay Academy: 211. Outwood Grange Academy: 1,900. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Jerry Clay Academy and Outwood Grange Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Jerry Clay Academy is 16th of 1,636 and Outwood Grange Academy is 97th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).